When a pop duet feels a little too real
Some collaborations work because the song is good.
Others work because the chemistry jumps off the screen.
Quiero Volver sits very comfortably in the second category.
TINI and Sebastián Yatra briefly dated around the time this song came out, and while the track stands perfectly well on its own, it’s impossible not to notice how natural they look together in the video. It’s sweet, playful, and full of that early-relationship energy where you haven’t even left yet, but you already want to come back.
What makes this song especially nice for Spanish learners is that it’s:
- catchy without being chaotic
- repetitive in a helpful way
- clearly pronounced
- emotionally obvious
You don’t need to understand every word to follow the story. The feeling comes first, the language follows.
From a learning perspective, this is a strong A2 – early B1 song, especially for listening practice.
- When a pop duet feels a little too real
- ▶️ Listen to the song
- 🎵 Quiero Volver – Spanish → English Translation [Sebastian Yatra + TINI]
- 📘 Vocabulary Builder
- 🧠 Quiz Yourself
- ✨ Final thoughts: a song that’s easy to feel and easy to follow
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▶️ Listen to the song
🎧 TINI, Sebastián Yatra – Quiero Volver (Official Video)
This is a great one to watch and read at the same time. The visuals reinforce the meaning beautifully.
🎵 Quiero Volver – Spanish → English Translation [Sebastian Yatra + TINI]
Todo lo que empieza, termina
Everything that begins, ends
Yo contigo ¿qué voy a hacer?
With you, what am I going to do?
Yo contigo ¿qué voy a hacer?
With you, what am I going to do?
Cuando tengo tu vitamina
When I have your vitamin
Y una dosis se siente bien
And one dose feels good
Recorriendo toda mi piel
Running all over my skin
Y aunque yo no quiera alejarme (oh)
And even though I don’t want to move away
Solo tú me sabes encender
Only you know how to light me up
Yo solo quiero volver, quiero volver
I just want to come back, I want to come back
Quiero darte besos hasta el amanecer
I want to give you kisses until sunrise
Yo contigo quiero desaparecer (no, no, no)
With you I want to disappear
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Quiero volver, quiero volver
I want to come back, I want to come back
Quiero darte besos hasta el amanecer
I want to give you kisses until sunrise
Yo contigo quiero desaparecer (no, no, no)
With you I want to disappear
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Solo quiero volver, solo quiero volver
I just want to come back, I just want to come back
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Solo quiero volver, solo quiero volver
I just want to come back, I just want to come back
Yatra, Yatra
Yatra, Yatra
Aunque pase el tiempo, yo te espero
Even if time passes, I’ll wait for you
Sabes que este amor no es pasajero
You know this love isn’t temporary
Si no estás conmigo, yo me muero
If you’re not with me, I die
Porque te juro que te quiero, uh
Because I swear to you that I love you
Baby, no te vayas
Baby, don’t go
Tini, no te vayas
Tini, don’t go
Quédate conmigo aquí bailando en esta playa
Stay with me here dancing on this beach
Y cuando te bese entero el cuerpo
And when I kiss your whole body
Pintaré un oasis en tu desierto
I’ll paint an oasis in your desert
Que este verano dure eternamente
Let this summer last forever
Que no me vaya nunca de tu mente
Let me never leave your mind
De Buenos Aires hasta Cartagena
From Buenos Aires to Cartagena
Te amaré completamente
I’ll love you completely
Yo solo quiero volver, quiero volver
I just want to come back, I want to come back
Quiero darte besos hasta el amanecer
I want to give you kisses until sunrise
Yo contigo quiero desaparecer (no, no, no)
With you I want to disappear
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Solo quiero volver, solo quiero volver
I just want to come back, I just want to come back
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Solo quiero volver, solo quiero volver
I just want to come back, I just want to come back
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Y aunque yo no quiera alejarme (oh)
And even though I don’t want to move away
Solo tú me sabes encender
Only you know how to light me up
Yo solo quiero volver, quiero volver
I just want to come back, I want to come back
Quiero darte besos hasta el amanecer
I want to give you kisses until sunrise
Yo contigo quiero desaparecer
With you I want to disappear
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Quiero volver, quiero volver
I want to come back, I want to come back
Quiero darte besos hasta el amanecer
I want to give you kisses until sunrise
Yo contigo quiero desaparecer (quiero desaparecer, no, no, no)
With you I want to disappear
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Solo quiero volver, solo quiero volver
I just want to come back, I just want to come back
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
Solo quiero volver, solo quiero volver
I just want to come back, I just want to come back
Todavía no me he ido y ya quiero volver
I haven’t even left yet and I already want to come back
📘 Vocabulary Builder
Recommended level: A2–B1
| Spanish | English | Notes |
| volver | to return | Core verb |
| alejarse | to move away | Reflexive |
| encender | to light up | Emotional meaning |
| amanecer | sunrise | Romantic imagery |
| pasajero | temporary | Opposite of lasting |
🧠 Quiz Yourself
1️⃣ What does “todavía no me he ido” mean?
A. I already left
B. I am leaving soon
C. I haven’t left yet
D. I don’t want to leave
2️⃣ “Este amor no es pasajero” means…
A. This love is temporary
B. This love is serious and lasting
C. This love is fast
D. This love is difficult
3️⃣ What is the verb tense in “me he ido”?
A. Imperfect
B. Simple past
C. Present perfect
D. Future
4️⃣ “Encender” in this song means…
A. To start a fire
B. To wake someone up
C. To confuse
D. To spark emotion or attraction
5️⃣ “Desaparecer” here suggests…
A. Wanting to escape together
B. Wanting to be invisible
C. Wanting to forget
D. Wanting to travel
Answers!
1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-A
✨ Final thoughts: a song that’s easy to feel and easy to follow
Quiero Volver is one of those songs where the meaning doesn’t fight you. The repetition helps. The melody carries you. And the chemistry makes it memorable.
For Spanish learners, it’s a great reminder that understanding doesn’t always start with grammar. Sometimes it starts with a feeling you already recognise.
If you want to keep learning Spanish through songs like this, or want help turning catchy pop into real listening confidence:
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Because sometimes the best Spanish practice sounds like a summer song!







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